Columbia Architect for Custom Homes, Renovations, & Additions

Having an architect who listens to you, incorporates your must-have elements into the design, and is straightforward about costs, timelines, and all other aspects of planning and building a new custom home in Columbia is extremely important. Meet with our architectural designers today to learn more about the services we offer clients.

We design fully customized homes, as well as additions onto existing structures*. We also help plan renovations for clients to ensure that the house’s structural integrity remains intact after walls are removed and other changes are made. Consultations with clients are thorough, and we encourage them to alter plans as needed. We often finalize plans within a couple of months of the initial consultation, so you may be able to move into your new home sooner than you think.

Call Phase One’s architectural designers for custom homes, renovations, and additions at 803-404-7168 to schedule a consultation.

*Phase One offers architectural design and consulting services and collaborates with licensed architects and engineers as needed to move projects through permitting and construction.

What Can an Architect or Architectural Designer in Columbia Do for Me?

Our architectural designers work on a variety of residential architecture projects, from complete renovations to custom-built homes. We also design additions, and can make them blend seamlessly into existing homes in Columbia.

We design structurally sound, aesthetically attractive houses in South Carolina. To do so, we must assess site conditions, follow permitting and zoning rules, and learn as much as possible about the client’s wants and needs.

We can incorporate the features you want into house plans, such as sustainability or accessibility features. We can lean into the styles and aesthetics you want, too, creating a beautiful home, inside and out.

We also design homes all over South Carolina, not just in Columbia. We also help clients moving into South Carolina from other states design homes.

What Do Architectural Designers for Custom Homes, Renovations, & Additions Do?

Our architectural designers work hard to make the initial stage of the home planning and construction process as simple as possible. See for yourself during a construction consult with us, which you can schedule today.

Thorough Consultation

Whether you are building an entirely new, custom home from the ground up or putting an addition on an existing structure, our architectural designers will spend time discussing all your requirements. We will ask about your target budget, the square footage of the build, and any unique architectural elements you want to include, like exposed wooden beams or a pitched roof.

During your consultation, we can point out potential limitations, based on zoning rules or the lot’s size or shape, and we will leave no stone unturned to design your dream home.

Home Planning

Once we know the direction you want to take, we can start planning the project. We can render additions that look as though they were always part of the house or design fully unique custom homes for clients in Columbia.

You can continue to tweak plans as needed until they meet your expectations. By providing 3D renderings of plans to clients, they can better visualize the space and make their final decisions.

Finalizing Plans

After you approve the house plans, we will start working on a permit-ready construction plan set. This is everything your contractor needs to break ground on a new custom home, start a renovation, or begin work on an addition.

Hiring a contractor that you can trust is just as important as working with an experienced, reliable architect. Our architectural designers can provide guidance on how to choose the best builder for your project.

What if I Already Have Custom Home Plans from an Architect in Columbia?

Even if you already have plans for a custom build, renovation, or addition in Columbia, you can still work with our architectural designers. Let us review the plans you have so far, whether or not they are complete.

We can carefully audit them and explain which parts of the plans are feasible and which are not. We can also give you a realistic timeline for the build, something that other architects might miscalculate.

We can then start fresh, putting together brand-new plans that incorporate design elements you love, while also being very considerate of your target budget and anticipated move-in date.

How Quickly Can an Architect Design Your Custom Home, Renovation, or Addition?

Consultations with clients let us fully understand their visions and what will work for their families. As we design an addition, renovation, or custom home, we regularly engage with clients, asking for their input or clarification of their wants.

In general, we can design a new home in as little as two months. You are more than welcome to take longer than that to make important decisions, and you can fine-tune the plans until you are 100% pleased with the results.

Getting permits and navigating zoning rules takes time, and we will handle all permits that are our responsibility to obtain.

We go a step further than many other residential architects, addressing potential setbacks, creating usable plans for your builder, and respecting your target budget.

How Much Will My Custom Home, Renovation, or Addition Cost?

Clients appreciate our transparency when it comes to estimating spending for a particular project. We help clients consider all the potential costs that go into residential construction, from preparing the land to purchasing building materials.

Also, the architectural style or features you want might affect the cost. Large custom windows, custom woodwork, and other features may be costlier than others. Renovations or additions might be far more expensive when poorly planned, leading to structural issues or even more severe problems. Let us carefully plan your project and estimate its cost. More than just building materials go into the cost of a custom home, and we can assess whether a lot is immediately ready for construction, or if it needs significant land preparation.